Broad River Flow Today
As of October 12, 2026 at 3:30 AM, the Broad River is flowing at 28,300 cfs near Carlisle, SC and up 1,169% in 24 hours. 7 of 9 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 373 to 28,300 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Broad River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Carlisle, the Broad River is running 28,300 cfs, up 1,169% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 2 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 127% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Carlisle (+1,169%) and Alston (+1,135%); dropping at Boiling Springs (-17%).
Flood watch: Blacksburg is at action stage (13.90 ft); Alston is at action stage (11.93 ft). Check NWS before heading out.
High water on the Broad River
Broad River Near Blacksburg is at 13.90 ft — action stage (flood stage 16.0 ft).
Broad River At Alston is at 11.93 ft — action stage (flood stage 20.0 ft).
How the Broad River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Boiling Springs640 ft 13,600 cfs
- Blacksburg549 ft 21,800 cfs
- Cherokee Falls446 ft 23,800 cfs
- Carlton445 ft 373 cfs131%
- Bell420 ft 534 cfs123%
- Carlisle295 ft 28,300 cfs
- Alston218 ft 27,300 cfs
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Broad River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (127%).
Broad River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Broad River Near Boiling Springs NC
Oct 12, 3:30 AM · USGS 02151500 |
13,600 cfs | · | -17% | 9.58 ft | 2.4 ft below | 640 ft |
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Broad River Near Blacksburg SC
Oct 12, 3:30 AM · USGS 02153200 |
21,800 cfs | · | +74% | 13.90 ft | Action | 549 ft |
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Broad River Near Gaffney SC
Last reported Aug 5 · USGS 02153500 |
1,890 cfs | · | · | 5.70 ft | · | 542 ft |
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Broad River Below Cherokee Falls SC
Oct 12, 3:30 AM · USGS 02153551 |
23,800 cfs | · | +554% | 32.67 ft | 12.3 ft below | 446 ft |
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Broad River Above Carlton GA
Oct 12, 3:45 AM · USGS 02191300 |
373 cfs | 131% | +68% | 1.45 ft | 13.6 ft below | 445 ft |
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Broad River Near Bell GA
Oct 12, 3:30 AM · USGS 02192000 |
534 cfs | 123% | +42% | 4.36 ft | 16.6 ft below | 420 ft |
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Broad River Near Carlisle SC
Oct 12, 3:30 AM · USGS 02156500 |
28,300 cfs | · | +1169% | 14.68 ft | 15.3 ft below | 295 ft |
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Broad River At Alston SC
Oct 12, 3:30 AM · USGS 02161000 |
27,300 cfs | · | +1135% | 11.93 ft | Action | 218 ft |
|
Broad River Near The Cutoff FL
Last reported Oct 8 · USGS 02290878 |
621 cfs | · | · | 0.95 ft | · | -2 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Broad River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Broad River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Broad River
The Broad River is a major tributary of the Savannah River in the southeastern United States. It is approximately 150 miles long and flows through the states of North Carolina and South Carolina. The river has a rich history, serving as a vital transportation route for Native Americans and European settlers during the colonial era. Today, the river is used primarily for hydroelectricity generation, with several notable dams and reservoirs along its length, including Lake Lure, Lake Greenwood, and Lake Murray. Additionally, the river supports a variety of recreational activities, such as fishing, boating, and hiking, as well as agricultural uses, including irrigation and livestock grazing. The Broad River is an important natural resource in the region, providing both economic and ecological benefits.
Fishing near the Broad River
About the Broad River
How is the Broad River flowing right now?
As of October 12, 2026, the Broad River is flowing at 28,300 cfs near Carlisle, SC. Across its 9 USGS gauges, current flows range from 373 to 28,300 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Broad River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Broad River is at 127% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Broad River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Boiling Springs (12.0 ft), Blacksburg (16.0 ft), Cherokee Falls (45.0 ft), Carlton (15.0 ft), Bell (21.0 ft), Carlisle (30.0 ft), Alston (20.0 ft), . The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.